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TERI develops novel external shading solution for windows in buildings

News: The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology has developed an external shading system named “ShadeSmart” under the Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project. Facts: Habitat Model for Efficiency and Comfort Project: It is an initiative of TERI in partnership with the Department of Science & Technology… Continue reading TERI develops novel external shading solution for windows in buildings

Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative

News: Eleven women entrepreneurs have been shortlisted for awards under ‘Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment’ initiative. Facts: Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE): It is a first of its kind social national initiative to strengthen women ecosystem. Founded by: The initiative has been founded by IIT Delhi and is supported by the Department of Science and Technology. Aim:… Continue reading Women Entrepreneurship and Empowerment(WEE) Initiative

Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission

News: Union Minister for MSME has approved a program proposed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission(KVIC) named “Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission”. Facts: Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission: It aims at creating employment for unemployed and migrant workers in different parts of the country while increasing domestic Agarbatti production substantially. Mode: The scheme has been… Continue reading Union Minister of MSME approves Khadi Agarbatti Atma Nirbhar Mission

Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

News: Union Agriculture Minister has launched the ‘Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel’. Facts: Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel: It is a YouTube channel launched by National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC) to encourage farmers and the youth to take benefit of cooperatives. Additional Facts: NCDC: It is an apex statutory institution established by an Act of Parliament in 1963… Continue reading Union Minister of Agriculture launches the Sahakar Cooptube NCDC Channel

eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

News: The Ministry of Health has said that Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) has reached 32 states and Union territories and will be rolled out in the remaining areas soon. Facts: Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network(eVIN): It is an innovative technological solution aimed at strengthening immunization supply chain systems across the country. Purpose: To provide real-time… Continue reading eVIN reaches 32 states & UTs to be rolled out soon in remaining areas: Health Ministry

Union Minister launches Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2020-21

News: Government of India has launched ‘Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan- 2020-21’. Facts: Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan(VVM): It is a program for popularizing science among school students of standard VI to XI to identify the bright minds with a scientific aptitude among the student community. Bodies Involved: It is an initiative of Vijnana Bharati(VIBHA) in collaboration with Vigyan… Continue reading Union Minister launches Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan 2020-21

FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste

News: Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) has unveiled a platform named Technical Platform on the Measurement and Reduction of Food Loss and Waste to aid global reduction of food loss and waste. Facts: About the platform: It is an online platform that brings together information on measurement, reduction, policies, alliances, actions and examples of successful models… Continue reading FAO unveils platform to help accelerate action on reducing food loss and waste

Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme

News: Flipkart has said that it is supporting over six lakh artisans, weavers and craftsmen across the country through its Samarth programme. Facts: Samarth Programme: The initiative has been launched by Flipkart in 2019. Aim: To bring India’s artisans, weavers and handicrafts producers onto its platform by providing support for onboarding, cataloguing, account management, dedicated… Continue reading Flipkart supports 6 lakh artisans in India through Samarth programme

Aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis

News: Haryana Forest Department has employed aerial seeding technique to improve green cover in the Aravalli area of Faridabad. Facts: Aerial Seeding: It is a plantation technique wherein seed balls — seeds covered with a mixture of clay, compost, char and other components — are sprayed using aerial devices, including planes, helicopters or drones. How… Continue reading Aerial seeding to increase green cover in Aravallis

HRD Minister launches India Report on Digital Education,2020

News: Ministry of Human Resources and Development(MHRD) has launched India Report on Digital Education,2020.Recently,the Ministry of HRD has been renamed as Ministry of Education. Facts: The report has been prepared by the Digital Education Division of the Ministry of HRD in consultation with Education Departments of States and UTs. Aim: To elaborate on the innovative… Continue reading HRD Minister launches India Report on Digital Education,2020

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